This is not an education law question, rather it is a personal injury/tort law question. In any event, I do not believe a school would not be held...

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1, students attend public schools free of charge so long as they are domiciled within the district. Pursuant to...

Is a year an average length of time that it takes to sue a school to achieve out of district placement

The length of time it takes to secure an out of district placement varies from case to case as it is dependent on a number of variables, Has the...

How can I approve that an out of state placement is the best scenario for my daughter?

Of course as parents we want what is "best" for our children, however, it is important to understand that the legal standard the school must adhere...

Homeschooling Laws in New Jersey

New Jersey’s compulsory education law states that every child between the ages of six and 16 must attend a public or private school, or receive...

A question about Special Education services

As is often the case, your question requires more information in order to fully answer your inquiry. I do not see a basis for legal action against...

The short answer is yes, it is possible to have a school district pay for a private special education school. Whether your child's particular...

The school is not required to comply with the psychiatrist's recommendation. If you believe the program offered by the school is not appropriate,...

Can I sue the jersey city department of special education (B.O.D)?

You can file a Parental Request for Due Process stating that your child has been deprived of a Free Appropriate Public Education, and seek...

How do get an attorney willing to file a discrimation suit against a town

Some of the larger firms, such as White & Case or Lowenstein Sandler, have attorneys that handle these types of cases pro bono (at not cost to the...